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P550 FPM

1997 Honda CBR1100XX

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,923 mi
Last recorded54,923 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda CBR1100XX33,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 FPM
MakeHonda
ModelCBR1100XX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 54,923 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 54,917 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Forks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working Handbrake Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,099 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,521 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

left hand edge of rear tyre is covered in chain lubricant

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,282 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,282 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,998 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,998 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,155 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 44,155 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda CBR1100XX?

Based on 118,715 MOT tests across 8,692 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
974
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,673
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 719
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 547
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 542
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 531
Full Honda CBR1100XX reliability report

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P550 FPM is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Honda CBR1100XX models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 33,202 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CBR1100XX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,673 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P550 FPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CBR1100XX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Honda CBR1100XX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P550 FPM is a 1997 Honda CBR1100XX, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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